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2/11/2020, 12:00pm

Commentary: Tips for creating the ‘Perfect’ Valentine’s Day playlist

By Ryan Cleary

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Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to take your significant other on a date he or she will never forget.

This could be an all-day date, or a simple dinner date. However, what is a date without music? 

Here are some go-to songs to play during your romantic day or dinner with your significant other.  

“Speechless” by Dan & Shay is a great song to jam out and sing to your significant other in the car. The song starts with a duet between a drum and piano and depicts how both Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney got married to their wives after seeing their brides walk down the aisle for the first time. 

“Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars is not only a classic, but also another great song to jam out to in the car. The song is simple but also has a deeper meaning. The song gives the message that every single girl is beautiful.

It is perfect to surprise your partner during your car ride to your destination.  

If you are more of the type of person who prefers a romantic dinner, then these songs should be on the playlist. 

“I Won’t Give Up” by Jason Mraz is a classic song during this time of the year. This gives the song the advantage of being played in the background since it is an acoustic song. It will get in the way of your romantic dinner date. 

The message of the song is to never give up on your partner because he or she will always be there in support for you. 

“Perfect” by Ed Sheeran is the final song on this playlist. The British singer wrote the song about how he met his girlfriend, and how they fell in love and married each other. 

The song is a romantic ballad meant to be danced to. So, if you are done eating and have some space, it might be a good idea to show how much you appreciate your partner with a romantic dance. 

While these are only suggestions, you can add your own style of music to a playlist for you and your significant other. 

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